Field-specific citations
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Evidence before rankings.
This public ledger shows what is linked, what is dated and what still needs a field-specific source. Inclusion is not certification, a safety verdict or a laboratory result.
30
visible catalog records
10
dated pricing checks
5
dedicated audit source links
How to read this register
A source-linked row means a relevant provider record is linked; it does not mean the claim is universally true. “Provider-reported” means the profile preserves the provider’s wording without presenting it as independent verification. “Needs source” is an intentional gap, not a hidden assumption.
Current working dataset
30 provider records, with gaps kept visible
| Provider | Primary pricing source | Audit evidence | Structured profile fields | Record type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CyberGhost /reviews/cyberghost | Source checkedProvider pricing page Checked 2026-10-12 Displayed pricing is tied to this provider page and its recorded check date; renewal terms can still change. | Needs source No audit record is currently stated in this profile. | Jurisdiction: Romania Network: 8,000+ servers · 100 countries Devices: 7 devices 3 structured profile fields is linked to a provider page checked on 2026-09-21; the page remains a provider claim and does not replace independent testing. | Detailed profile |
| ExpressVPN /reviews/expressvpn | Source checkedProvider pricing page Checked 2026-10-12 Displayed pricing is tied to this provider page and its recorded check date; renewal terms can still change. | Source linkedExpressVPN Trust Center KPMG + Cure53 audits. Scope and date still need to be checked on the linked record for each edition. | Jurisdiction: British Virgin Islands Network: 113 countries · 214 server locations Devices: 10 devices on the Basic plan 3 structured profile fields is linked to a provider page checked on 2026-09-21; the page remains a provider claim and does not replace independent testing. | Detailed profile |
| IPVanish /reviews/ipvanish | Source checkedProvider pricing page Checked 2026-10-12 Displayed pricing is tied to this provider page and its recorded check date; renewal terms can still change. | Provider-reported Schellman independent audit (2022). A dedicated, field-specific source link is not attached yet. | Jurisdiction: United States Network: 2,400+ servers · 75+ countries Devices: Unlimited 3 structured profile fields displayed; field-specific source URLs are still required for an independent evidence record. | Detailed profile |
| Mullvad /reviews/mullvad | Source checkedProvider pricing page Checked 2026-10-12 Displayed pricing is tied to this provider page and its recorded check date; renewal terms can still change. | Source linkedMullvad Security Audits Assured AB independent audits. Scope and date still need to be checked on the linked record for each edition. | Jurisdiction: Sweden Network: 700+ servers · 49 countries Devices: 5 devices 3 structured profile fields displayed; field-specific source URLs are still required for an independent evidence record. | Detailed profile |
| NordVPN /reviews/nordvpn | Source checkedProvider pricing page Checked 2026-10-01 Displayed pricing is tied to this provider page and its recorded check date; renewal terms can still change. | Source linkedNordVPN Trust Center Deloitte no-logs (6 times, latest: 2025). Scope and date still need to be checked on the linked record for each edition. | Jurisdiction: Panama Network: 7,800+ servers · 225 locations Devices: 10 devices 3 structured profile fields is linked to a provider page checked on 2026-09-21; the page remains a provider claim and does not replace independent testing. | Detailed profile |
| Private Internet Access /reviews/pia | Source checkedProvider pricing page Checked 2026-10-12 Displayed pricing is tied to this provider page and its recorded check date; renewal terms can still change. | Provider-reported No-logs enforcement reported in federal cases. A dedicated, field-specific source link is not attached yet. | Jurisdiction: United States Network: 91 countries · 10-Gbps network Devices: Unlimited 3 structured profile fields is linked to a provider page checked on 2026-09-21; the page remains a provider claim and does not replace independent testing. | Detailed profile |
| Proton VPN /reviews/proton-vpn | Source checkedProvider pricing page Checked 2026-10-12 Displayed pricing is tied to this provider page and its recorded check date; renewal terms can still change. | Source linkedProton VPN Transparency Report Annual Securitum no-logs audit. Scope and date still need to be checked on the linked record for each edition. | Jurisdiction: Switzerland Network: 20,000+ servers · 140+ countries Devices: 10 devices 3 structured profile fields is linked to a provider page checked on 2026-09-21; the page remains a provider claim and does not replace independent testing. | Detailed profile |
| Surfshark /reviews/surfshark | Source checkedProvider pricing page Checked 2026-10-12 Displayed pricing is tied to this provider page and its recorded check date; renewal terms can still change. | Source linkedSurfshark Trust Center Cure53 + Deloitte audits. Scope and date still need to be checked on the linked record for each edition. | Jurisdiction: Netherlands Network: 4,500+ servers · 100+ countries Devices: Unlimited 3 structured profile fields is linked to a provider page checked on 2026-09-21; the page remains a provider claim and does not replace independent testing. | Detailed profile |
| TunnelBear /reviews/tunnelbear | Source checkedProvider pricing page Checked 2026-10-12 Displayed pricing is tied to this provider page and its recorded check date; renewal terms can still change. | Provider-reported Annual Cure53 audit (since 2017). A dedicated, field-specific source link is not attached yet. | Jurisdiction: Canada (McAfee, US-affiliated) Network: 5,000+ servers · 50+ countries (official figure) Devices: Unlimited 3 structured profile fields displayed; field-specific source URLs are still required for an independent evidence record. | Detailed profile |
| Windscribe /reviews/windscribe | Source checkedProvider pricing page Checked 2026-10-12 Displayed pricing is tied to this provider page and its recorded check date; renewal terms can still change. | Needs source No audit record is currently stated in this profile. | Jurisdiction: Canada Network: 480+ servers · 69 countries Devices: Unlimited 3 structured profile fields displayed; field-specific source URLs are still required for an independent evidence record. | Detailed profile |
| Mozilla VPN /reviews/mozilla-vpn | Needs dated checkProvider pricing page A pricing URL is recorded, but the profile has no dated check yet. | Needs source No audit record is currently stated in this profile. | Jurisdiction: Not recorded Network: 30+ countries Devices: 5 devices 2 structured profile fields displayed; field-specific source URLs are still required for an independent evidence record. | Market reference |
| AdGuard VPN /reviews/adguard-vpn | Needs dated checkProvider pricing page A pricing URL is recorded, but the profile has no dated check yet. | Needs source No audit record is currently stated in this profile. | Jurisdiction: Not recorded Network: Not recorded Devices: Not recorded No structured jurisdiction, network or device field is recorded. | Market reference |
| TorGuard /reviews/torguard | Needs dated checkProvider pricing page A pricing URL is recorded, but the profile has no dated check yet. | Needs source No audit record is currently stated in this profile. | Jurisdiction: Not recorded Network: 3,000+ servers · 50+ countries Devices: 8+ connections 2 structured profile fields displayed; field-specific source URLs are still required for an independent evidence record. | Market reference |
| AirVPN /reviews/airvpn | Needs dated checkProvider pricing page A pricing URL is recorded, but the profile has no dated check yet. | Needs source No audit record is currently stated in this profile. | Jurisdiction: Not recorded Network: Not recorded Devices: Not recorded No structured jurisdiction, network or device field is recorded. | Market reference |
| PrivateVPN /reviews/privatevpn | Needs dated checkProvider pricing page A pricing URL is recorded, but the profile has no dated check yet. | Needs source No audit record is currently stated in this profile. | Jurisdiction: Not recorded Network: Not recorded Devices: Not recorded No structured jurisdiction, network or device field is recorded. | Market reference |
| Astrill VPN /reviews/astrill-vpn | Needs dated checkProvider pricing page A pricing URL is recorded, but the profile has no dated check yet. | Needs source No audit record is currently stated in this profile. | Jurisdiction: Not recorded Network: 56 countries · 142 cities Devices: 5 simultaneous connections 2 structured profile fields displayed; field-specific source URLs are still required for an independent evidence record. | Market reference |
| HMA VPN /reviews/hma-vpn | Needs dated checkProvider pricing page A pricing URL is recorded, but the profile has no dated check yet. | Needs source No audit record is currently stated in this profile. | Jurisdiction: Not recorded Network: Not recorded Devices: Not recorded No structured jurisdiction, network or device field is recorded. | Market reference |
| Turbo VPN /reviews/turbo-vpn | Needs dated checkProvider pricing page A pricing URL is recorded, but the profile has no dated check yet. | Needs source No audit record is currently stated in this profile. | Jurisdiction: Not recorded Network: Not recorded Devices: Not recorded No structured jurisdiction, network or device field is recorded. | Market reference |
| Bitdefender Premium VPN /reviews/bitdefender-vpn | Needs dated checkProvider pricing page A pricing URL is recorded, but the profile has no dated check yet. | Needs source No audit record is currently stated in this profile. | Jurisdiction: Not recorded Network: Not recorded Devices: Not recorded No structured jurisdiction, network or device field is recorded. | Market reference |
| Avast SecureLine VPN /reviews/avast-secureline | Needs dated checkProvider pricing page A pricing URL is recorded, but the profile has no dated check yet. | Needs source No audit record is currently stated in this profile. | Jurisdiction: Not recorded Network: Not recorded Devices: Not recorded No structured jurisdiction, network or device field is recorded. | Market reference |
| AVG Secure VPN /reviews/avg-secure-vpn | Needs dated checkProvider pricing page A pricing URL is recorded, but the profile has no dated check yet. | Needs source No audit record is currently stated in this profile. | Jurisdiction: Not recorded Network: Not recorded Devices: Not recorded No structured jurisdiction, network or device field is recorded. | Market reference |
| Malwarebytes Privacy VPN /reviews/malwarebytes-privacy | Needs dated checkProvider pricing page A pricing URL is recorded, but the profile has no dated check yet. | Needs source No audit record is currently stated in this profile. | Jurisdiction: Not recorded Network: Not recorded Devices: Not recorded No structured jurisdiction, network or device field is recorded. | Market reference |
| F-Secure VPN /reviews/f-secure-vpn | Needs dated checkProvider pricing page A pricing URL is recorded, but the profile has no dated check yet. | Needs source No audit record is currently stated in this profile. | Jurisdiction: Not recorded Network: Not recorded Devices: Not recorded No structured jurisdiction, network or device field is recorded. | Market reference |
| Avira Phantom VPN /reviews/avira-phantom-vpn | Needs dated checkProvider pricing page A pricing URL is recorded, but the profile has no dated check yet. | Needs source No audit record is currently stated in this profile. | Jurisdiction: Not recorded Network: Not recorded Devices: Not recorded No structured jurisdiction, network or device field is recorded. | Market reference |
| Kaspersky VPN Secure Connection /reviews/kaspersky-vpn | Needs dated checkProvider pricing page A pricing URL is recorded, but the profile has no dated check yet. | Needs source No audit record is currently stated in this profile. | Jurisdiction: Not recorded Network: Not recorded Devices: Not recorded No structured jurisdiction, network or device field is recorded. | Market reference |
| NymVPN /reviews/nymvpn | Needs dated checkProvider pricing page A pricing URL is recorded, but the profile has no dated check yet. | Needs source No audit record is currently stated in this profile. | Jurisdiction: Not recorded Network: Not recorded Devices: Not recorded No structured jurisdiction, network or device field is recorded. | Market reference |
| Trust.Zone /reviews/trust-zone | Needs dated checkProvider pricing page A pricing URL is recorded, but the profile has no dated check yet. | Needs source No audit record is currently stated in this profile. | Jurisdiction: Not recorded Network: Not recorded Devices: 3–5 connections depending on plan 1 structured profile field displayed; field-specific source URLs are still required for an independent evidence record. | Market reference |
| VPN Unlimited /reviews/vpn-unlimited | Needs dated checkProvider pricing page A pricing URL is recorded, but the profile has no dated check yet. | Needs source No audit record is currently stated in this profile. | Jurisdiction: Not recorded Network: Not recorded Devices: Not recorded No structured jurisdiction, network or device field is recorded. | Market reference |
| FastestVPN /reviews/fastestvpn | Needs dated checkProvider pricing page A pricing URL is recorded, but the profile has no dated check yet. | Needs source No audit record is currently stated in this profile. | Jurisdiction: Not recorded Network: Not recorded Devices: up to 15 devices 1 structured profile field displayed; field-specific source URLs are still required for an independent evidence record. | Market reference |
| Perfect Privacy /reviews/perfect-privacy | Needs dated checkProvider pricing page A pricing URL is recorded, but the profile has no dated check yet. | Needs source No audit record is currently stated in this profile. | Jurisdiction: Not recorded Network: Not recorded Devices: Not recorded No structured jurisdiction, network or device field is recorded. | Market reference |
25 audit entries still require a dedicated source or a clearer scope record. That gap is deliberately counted here so the research program can improve it edition by edition.
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